The temporary residence permit of the former CIA agent Edward Snowden in Russia has been extended for three years until 2020, reports TASS referring to Snowden’s attorney, Anatoly Kucherena.
According to Kucherena, Snowden can apply for Russian citizenship in the coming years. Kucherena recalled, that a person can apply for Russian citizenship, after having resided at least 5 years in Russia. ” He should make that decision for himself,” he said.
